This Day in Cowboys History

[fgoodwin]

Dec 14 - Milestones: Raiders defeat Cowboys 27-23 (1974), Cowboys defeat Redskins 27-0 (2003); Re-signed: Jay Ratliff (2007); Signed: Remi Ayodele (2007), Chris Greisen & Dwayne Harris (2011);

Lost off practice squad: Chauncey Washington to Jets (2009); Birthdays: Dave Edwards (LB: 1963-75, b. 1939); Bill Gregory (DL: 1971-77, b. 1949); Deaths: J.W. Lockett (d. 1999)

Trivia: (1) What was the significance of the Cowboys' loss to the Raiders on this day in 1974?

(2) Who led the Cowboys in rushing against the Redskins on this day in 2003?

(3) Dave Edwards was originally drafted by the Broncos, yet he chose not to sign with them -- why?

[Diogenes]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: (1) What was the significance of the Cowboys' loss to the Raiders on this day in 1974?

I know '74 was the first year we didn't make the playoffs in a long time, but even had we beat the Raiders I don't think we would have qualified. So I guess what I'm saying is I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

(2) Who led the Cowboys in rushing against the Redskins on this day in 2003?

Troy Hambrick. I was at that game. Hambrick had a (rare) huge day.

[fgoodwin]

Missing the playoffs and Hambrick are correct

[fgoodwin]

Dec 15 - Activated from practice squad: Andy Thorn (2006), Manny Johnson (2010); Birthdays: Eric Bjornson (TE: 1995-99, b. 1971), Aaron Mitchell (DB: 1979-80, b. 1956), Gary Walker (C: 1987, b. 1963); Deaths: Mike Dowdle (d. 1993)

Trivia: What was Aaron Mitchell's nickname? Who gave it to him and why?

[fgoodwin]

Dec 16 - Milestones: Cowboys beat Redskins 35-34 (1979), Cowboys lose to Eagles 10-6 (2007); Signed: Bryan Still (1999);

Birthdays: Jackie Burkett (LB: 1968-69, b. 1936), Jean Fugett (TE: 1972-75, b. 1951), Jeff Grau (C: 2002, b. 1979), Scott McLean (LB: 1983, b. 1960), Bob Otto (DE: 1986, b. 1962)

Trivia: (1) Bubba Cole played a huge role in the victory over the Redskins on this day in 1979 -- what was his big play?

(2) Who showed up on this day in 2007 wearing a pink Romo jersey in the stands at Texas Stadium?

(3) On this day in 2011, Tony Romo made a life-altering decision -- what was it?

[Diogenes]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: (1) Bubba Cole played a huge role in the victory over the Redskins on this day in 1979 -- what was his big play?

He stuffed John Riggins on a key third and short allowing Roger to work his magic.

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

(2) Who showed up on this day in 2007 wearing a pink Romo jersey in the stands at Texas Stadium?

Jessica Simpson.

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

(3) On this day in 2011, Tony Romo made a life-altering decision -- what was it?

Got engaged to Candice Crawford.

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Diogenes

He stuffed John Riggins on a key third and short allowing Roger to work his magic.

Jessica Simpson.

Got engaged to Candice Crawford.

Correct x3!

[fgoodwin]

Dec 17 - Waived: Tony Slaton, Mitch Willis (1990); Birthdays: Byron Frisch (DE: 2001, b. 1976), Roger Ruzek (K: 1987-89, b. 1960)

Trivia: Ruzek was traded to the Eagles in 1987 and went 2-2 in his first game with his new team -- when was the game, what was the final score and who was the opponent?

[fgoodwin]

Dec 18 - Acquired: Buddy Dial from Steelers (1963), Andy Stynchula from Colts (1968); Birthdays: Doug Dennison (RB: 1974-78, b. 1951), Evan Oglesby (DB: 2007, b. 1981), Kirk Timmer (LB: 1987, b. 1963), Pat Watkins (DB: 2006-09, b. 1982)

Trivia: After five years with the Cowboys, Dennison signed with the Browns in 1979 -- what did the Browns give up for Dennison?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: After five years with the Cowboys, Dennison signed with the Browns in 1979 -- what did the Browns give up for Dennison?

Grilled cheese sandwich and a bag of fritos?

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Grilled cheese sandwich and a bag of fritos?

If you mean next to nothing you'd be right.

The Cowboys waived Dennison meaning he was a free-agent when he signed with the Browns and the Cowboys got nothing for him.

[fgoodwin]

Dec 19 - Post-season: Rams beat Cowboys 14-12 in divisional round (1976); Media: SI features John Riggins running against the Cowboys (1983);

Signed: Vince Courville (1986), Steve Folsom (1990); Birthdays: Michael Bates (RB: 2003, b. 1969), Phil Pozderac (T: 1982-87, b. 1959), Bryant Westbrook (DB: 2002, b. 1974)

Trivia: As a Cowboy, Pozderac was once flagged three times in the final two minutes of a pivotal game; what were the three penalties, who was the opponent, when was the game and why was it important?

[fgoodwin]

Dec 20 - Signed: Keylon Kincade (2006); Claimed off waivers: Zack Crockett from Bucs (2007); Milestones: Cowboys lose to Ravens, 33-24 (2008);

Birthdays: Bob Hayes (WR: 1965-74, b. 1942), Nate Newton (OL: 1986-98, b. 1961), Don Smerek (DL: 1981-87, b. 1957), Roy Williams (WR: 2008-10, b. 1981)

Trivia: On this day in 2008, the Cowboys embarrassed themselves on an historic day in the franchise's history -- what was the occasion?

[Phoenix]

Originally Posted by fgoodwin

Trivia: On this day in 2008, the Cowboys embarrassed themselves on an historic day in the franchise's history -- what was the occasion?

Romo's bobbled snap on the FG against Seattle...?

[fgoodwin]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Romo's bobbled snap on the FG against Seattle...?

The Cowboys lost their final game at Texas Stadium, and they didn't look good doing it.